Way of the Hundred Fists

Way of the Hundred Fists is a Tier 4 skill from the Monk's Skill Tree A. It is also a Combo skill.

Background

Diablo III Skill [e]
Way of the Hundred Fists Active, 5 ranks
Used by:	Monk
Skill Description:
A fast series of attacks strikes enemies in front of you.
Skill Details:
Type:	n/a
Quantity:	None
Effect:	Self
School:	Physical
Mana cost:	Unknown
Cast time:	Instant
Duration:	Unknown
Cooldown:	1.5 sec
Synergies:	None
Requires:	N/A
Prereq of:	N/A

As part of a Monk's training they strive to become more than just a fighter, focusing their mental energies to enhance combat speed.

Skill Design

This one was a blast to use, and was about the most fun Monk skill. It’s just straight out of an action movie, or some game like Tekken 3. The Monk does a short dash to the first punch, throws a flurry of blows for the second stage, and then blasts an explosive, AoE attack. It’s an excellent crowd killer, and when used on a monster marked with the Explosive Palm 3rd stage, it’s almost certain to clear the room. --Flux [1]

Skill Rank Table

Rank: 1/5

First hit: A short range dashing attack that deals 100% weapon damage.

Second hit: Attack rapidly 6 times for 8% of weapon damage.

Third hit: Attack all enemies near the monk for 85% of weapon damage.

Rank: 2/5

First hit: A short range dashing attack that deals 108% weapon damage.

Second hit: Attack rapidly 7 times for 8% of weapon damage.

Third hit: Attack all enemies near the monk for 85% of weapon damage.

Rank: 3/5

First hit: A short range dashing attack that deals 116% weapon damage.

Second hit: Attack rapidly 8 times for 8% of weapon damage.

Third hit: Attack all enemies near the monk for 90% of weapon damage.

Synergies

• None known.

Skill Rune Effects

• None known.

Development

This skill was first shown at BlizzCon 2009 as one of the originals when the Monk was unveiled.

References

Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion